Jakub vs Kaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakub

Boy #3,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Czech Polish Slovak German Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kuba, Janek, Jaku

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Kaz

Boy #3,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,307
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jakub Rank #3,151
Kaz Rank #3,307

Jakub is more popular, ranked #3151 vs #3307 for Kaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakub ___

  • Jakub Jan
  • Jakub Tomas
  • Jakub Michal
  • Jakub Adam
  • Jakub Martin
  • Jakub Lukas

Kaz ___

  • Kaz James
  • Kaz Lee
  • Kaz Allen
  • Kaz Owen
  • Kaz Ray
  • Kaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jakub

Tomáš Marek Lukáš Karolína Tereza

If you choose Kaz

Zara Niko Mila Jax Remi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakub or Kaz more popular?

Jakub is more popular, ranked #3151 compared to Kaz at #3307 in the United States.

What do Jakub and Kaz mean?

Jakub means "may God protect, supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Kaz means "peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory" (Slavic origin).

Are Jakub and Kaz boy or girl names?

Jakub is primarily a boy name. Kaz is primarily a boy name.

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